Garowe (HOL) - Puntland security forces have arrested a senior official from the Immigration and Nationality Authority in Garowe on Sunday on allegations of facilitating youth smuggling networks.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended a national ceremony marking Somali Teachers’ Day at Mogadishu Stadium on Saturday.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The Somali Office of the Auditor General has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt’s Accountability State Authority (ASA) following a bilateral meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh on the sidelines of the 23rd International Conference of Supreme Audit Institutions (INCOSAI) from October 27 to 31, 2025. In a press statement released on Saturday, Somalia’s Auditor General said the agreement underscores the two institutions’ commitment to strengthening cooperation in financial oversight and public-sector auditing. The MoU aims to enhance audit quality, jointly develop mechanisms to combat corruption, and facilitate the exchange of expertise and modern auditing techniques in line with international standards. “This MoU represents an important milestone in reinforcing accountability and transparency in Somalia’s public sector while benefiting from regional and international best practices,” said a senior official from the Office of the Auditor General. The Somali Auditor General’s office reaffirmed its commitment to expanding international cooperation, particularly with regional partners such as Arab countries, to strengthen its institutional capacity and advance principles of transparency, accountability and good governance. Avv. Ahmed Isse Gutale, Auditor General of the Federal Republic of Somalia, expressed his gratitude to Egypt and the Accountability State Authority for their warm hospitality and the exceptional organization of this year’s INCOSAI.

Johannesburg (HOL) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged an end to armed conflicts across the African continent, as the conflicts in Sudan, Somalia and other countries as devastating to lives, stability and economic prospects.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia's major opposition bloc, the Somali Salvation Forum, has strongly condemned what it described as incidents of looting, forced displacement and other violations in parts of Mogadishu, particularly in the Yaqshiid district.

Mogadishu (HOL) - South African bandits killed a Somali businessman, identified as Mahmoud Abdi Osman, in Philippi, Cape Town, on Friday night.

Somalia marks Somali Teachers’ Day on November 21, a moment dedicated to celebrating the women and men whose commitment strengthens the foundation of our nation. This year’s celebration comes at a transformative time for Somalia’s education sector, where teachers stand at the heart of national reform.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni cleared the air on his comments on the country’s claim to the coastal access of the Indian Ocean, which sparked debate across Kenya.

A group of 165 Somali migrants, who had been stuck in Libya, have safely returned home with the help of the IOM and the EU. This brings the total number of migrants returned from Libya to Somalia with help from the IOM this year to over 550.

Brussels (HOL) - Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, participated on Friday in the 4th EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels, where ministers from more than 60 countries gathered to discuss global security, multilateral collaboration, and regional stability.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — The East African Court of Justice has reinstated nine Somali delegates to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), ending months of suspension tied to allegations of a flawed and politically influenced selection process.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Dahir Shire Mohamed, has on Friday announced that several international companies including firms from the United States have expressed growing interest in exploring the country’s oil potential, beyond the Turkish companies currently conducting surveys.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Police in Mogadishu have arrested a woman accused of fatally stabbing her husband in the Dayniile district, according to a statement issued by the Banadir Regional Police Command on Thursday.

President William Ruto said Anwar’s visit is expected to culminate in bilateral talks, followed by MoU exchanges focusing on trade, investment, technology exchange, and cooperation in education.

The tourist boats that typically navigate Kenya’s renowned Lake Naivasha have recently taken on a new role: rescuing hundreds from inundated homes.

Nearly a quarter of Somalia’s population is facing acute hunger, with 1.85 million children under five at risk of acute malnutrition, the World Food Program (WFP) warned on Thursday.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (HOL) — Swedish prosecutors have charged a 23-year-old Swedish-Syrian man with multiple terrorism offences, accusing him of twice attempting to travel to Somalia to join the Islamic State, financing the group through digital currencies, and receiving instructions on how to make explosives.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Three satellite-tagged Amur falcons have completed an extraordinary nonstop migration from Manipur, India, to Somalia, covering nearly 5,400 kilometers in just over five days, in what scientists are calling one of nature’s most remarkable long-distance endurance flights.

PORTLAND, Ore. (HOL) — Portland police have arrested a third suspect in connection with the 2022 shooting death of Shaani Mohamed, a Somali immigrant, Uber driver, and father of eight whose killing sent shockwaves through Portland’s Somali community.

Soomaaliya wuxuu culeys ka hayo hay'ado isdulsaaran oo ay iyadu samaysatay. Wuxuu markii hore ahaa dadaal lagu doonayay in dib loogu dhiso dowladnimada kaddib toban sano oo burbur ah, balse waxaa dhashay nidaam dowladeed oo aad u buuran, kharash badan, kaas oo dalka aanu awoodin inuu sii wado. Maanta, heer federaal iyo heer maamul goboleedba, waxaa jira in ka badan 340 hay’adood oo dowladeed — kuwaas oo badankoodu isku shaqo yihiin.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ali Omar Balad, has dismissed recent claims circulating online questioning the ownership of Mogadishu, saying the capital belongs to all Somalis and is not tied to any single region or clan. He warned that attempts to exploit the federal system to promote division risk undermining national unity.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland authorities have ordered airlines not to route passengers traveling to or from Hargeisa through Mogadishu, escalating a growing dispute with Somalia over visa enforcement, airspace authority and aircraft safety.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre have congratulated Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan after he was crowned the CAF Best Male Referee for 2025 at a ceremony held Wednesday evening at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, Morocco.

Garissa (HOL) — Two Kenyan Border Patrol Unit officers were killed on Wednesday after their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Somalia-based al-Shabaab militants along the Liboi–Kulan road in Garissa County, police said.

Galgaduud (HOL) — The Galgaduud regional military court on Wednesday sentenced Abdifitaah Ali Hassan Diiriye to death for the killing of businessman Deeq Abdi Jama in Guriceel two days ago.

Rabat (HOL) — Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been crowned the CAF Best Male Referee for 2025 at the CAF Awards ceremony held Wednesday evening at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, Morocco.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Upper House has formally approved the appointment of the Commissioners of the National Independent Human Rights Commission, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s human rights framework.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre chaired a high-level meeting to review progress on preparations for the country’s upcoming local government elections, which are expected to take place in the coming months.

Nairobi (HOL) — The speaker of Somalia’s Lower House, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Noor Madoobe, met with his Kenyan counterpart Moses M. Wetang’ula in Nairobi to discuss strengthening parliamentary cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland’s government has declared the recent internet price hike by telecommunications companies “completely illegal,” saying the coordinated increase violated the region’s free-market principles before it was reversed under intense public pressure.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received a warm welcome to the White House from United States President Donald Trump in a visit that has emphasised the deepening ties between Riyadh and Washington.

Spain secured their place at the 2026 World Cup after a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville on Tuesday, finishing unbeaten at the top of Group E despite being given a genuine scare by their resilient visitors.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed U.S. intelligence findings that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely had some culpability in the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi as Trump warmly welcomed the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia on his first White House visit in seven years.

Somalia’s emerging interest in space technology has gained momentum following Turkey’s 2021 space roadmap, which proposed establishing a satellite launch site in Bashaqle, Middle Shabelle. The town’s equatorial position offers exceptional orbital advantages, potentially positioning Somalia as a future hub for African space launches. Yet, global precedents—from Cape Canaveral to Baikonur—reveal that spaceports, while symbolizing progress, can impose profound environmental, health, and social burdens if not responsibly managed.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has approved a national anticipatory action strategy to predict and respond to climate shocks before they escalate into full-blown disasters, as worsening drought, displacement and severe funding cuts push millions to the brink of hunger and malnutrition.